Dear Steve,
FCC Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Michael Copps are coming to town, and so am I! We’ll all be in Memphis on Monday, Dec. 14, to attend the FCC’s field hearing on digital inclusion. Will I see you there, too?
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From the TNDP:Alzada Clark, a [...]
SPECIAL STATE GENERAL AND PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Pursuant to Sec. 2-6-103, Tennessee Code Annotated, notice is hereby given by the Shelby County Election Commission of unrestricted early voting for the December 1, 2009, Special State General and Primary Elections [...]
The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cFor Fox Sake!www.thedailyshow.comDaily Show
Where do the gubernatorial candidates stand on Opting Out of the Public Option? Like it or notm, that's now a question that all of them will be asked, and they had better answer it properly.
Folks, this is not just a critical race for Senate 31, it is a WINNABLE race. That said, let me turn this post over to the campaign....
This was in Maine, where they are waging a battle to keep gay marriage. Hat tip to Newscoma and Brittney G!
With thanks to The Sports Guy, here is a 1976 clip of Fleetwood Mac performing Rhiannon for Feel Good Friday.Elect Danny W. Kail
The most qualified candidate
For
Shelby County Probate Court Clerk
Join us for a reception to raise funds
For the Probate Court Clerk 2010 Campaign
Thursday Oct. 29, 2009
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Dear Planned Parenthood supporter, We've been targeted once again by anti-choice extremists. Help us send them a message by making a pledge to our Pledge-a-Picket campaign today! The picket began September 23 and will continue through November 1. Supporters have pledged $2,800 so far! Please consider' [...] 
Book SigningTennessee Women: Their Lives and Times, Vol. 1
eds., Sarah Wilkerson Freeman and Beverly Greene Bond
“The authors of these well-researched and gracefully written biographical studies admirably capture the complexities of multi-textured lives of diverse women who were often heroines on their own terms. [...]
On Thursday, October 8th, Action News 5 reported that “Planned Parenthood is at the center of controversy after being accused by the Memphis Catholic Diocese of trying to move too close to Memphis Catholic High School.” The Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region, which has been located for more [...]
Still working on the Planned Parenthood post; in the interim, this short film is dedicated to my blogging partner (and fan of Da U), Mr. Carroll:
Tammy Wynette as you've not seen before, with the KLF, doing Justified and Ancient for Feel Good Friday. This is from the early 90s, IIRC. Enjoy!
Are you willing to stop the craziness of the Retired Directors Club, er, the Riverfront Development Corporation? Memphis Cobblestones is all over this one, go check it out! [...] 
An interesting campaign video from Chicago, where this gentleman plans to run against Cook County Board President Todd Stroger. Stay until the end, it's worth it, I promise. Hat tip to Brittney G!
From Jonathan Cole of the Tennessee Equality Project:Dear Friends,
It’s time to make your voice heard this Sunday afternoon in Memphis (Oct. 4). Startling vandalism of the Memphis Gay and Lesbian [...]
Per Commissioner Mike Carpenter, she has been elected by the Commission to succeed the late Paul Mattila as County Trustee. She is a terrific choice and the Cracker heartily salutes the Commission for making a great call! [...] Part 1 Mary prepares to unleash (ha!) the congressman Barney Frank on Halloween households all across American and if you think that’s scary, what until you hear what Republican State Senator Ron Ramsey [...]
In our continuing series of mayoral candidate visits, AC Wharton will appear at Drinking Liberally this coming Wednesday night, arriving in the 7:45-8Pm time, and staying to talk to us and answer your questions.
Come on out to RP Billiards at 525 South Highland THIS Wednesday night; we [...]
Mayoral Candidate Carol Chumney will visit Drinking Liberally this Wednesday night between 7 and 9 PM at RP Billiards, 525 South Highland in our Mayoral Candidate series. Come on out to meet Carol and ask her questions about her vision for the City.
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From Janetta via Andrew Sullivan:MEDIA OPPORTUNITY
WHAT& WHEN: Shelby County Commissioner Deidre Malone Launches Campaign for Shelby County Mayor
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
News Conference 11am
777 Cella Street
Memphis, TN 38114
Campaign Event 5:30pm- 7:30pm
Holiday Inn- [...]
With many thanks to Wintermute for the code:
Hat tip to Ken Neill and Smart City for this. Just think, if Congress passes a health-care bill without a public option, we might make it all the way up to....33?
I gotta say, the SCDP is as active as I've seen it in years, props to Van Turner, Lexie Carter, and the ExecCom for being so visible in a (normally) non-election year.' [...] 
Citizens have elected Myron Lowery 6 [...]
Um, I am still up for grabs, so this is not meant as an endorsement. However, given the scenario we are in, this is a helluva video with which to start the campaign.The Memphis Music & Heritage Festival, produced by the Center for Southern Folklore, begins at 11 AM on September 5. for more information, visit our website.
UPDATED WITH COOKING DEMONSTRATION STAGE!
View by music genre. View [...]
with a hat tip to Janetta and TPM, here is the Lion during the debate over a raise in the minimum wage:Memphis, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) issued the following personal remembrance of Senator Edward M. (Ted) Kennedy (D-MA) who passed away last night.
“The United States has lost a great leader. Senator Kennedy influenced legislation [...]
Germantown Democratic Club Meeting Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 6:30 PM Cozymel’s Restaurant, 6450 Poplar Ave. Guest Speaker Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery &nb sp; Join us for a time of socializing and political discussion. Food and drinks are available for purchase.Germantown Democratic Club Meeting Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 6:30 PM Cozymel’s Restaurant, 6450 Poplar Ave. Guest Speaker Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery &nb sp; Join us for a time of socializing and political discussion. Food and drinks are available for purchase.In the continuing series of Gubernatorial candidates visiting Drinking Liberally, State Senator Jim Kyle will be appearing THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT, August 26. As he will be arriving between 7:45 and 8 PM, we will EXTEND our hours to 10 PM so that you [...]
Hat tip to PD.
But we're back now.' 
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Hat tip to Polar Donkey for this one:
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Here's PPM doing Dylan:
